BARISTA (FULL-TIME)

Stay Rooted; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant café in Nashville seeks an experienced Barista who excels in beverage creation and customer engagement. The ideal candidate will foster a welcoming environment, work collaboratively with a dedicated team, and contribute to both service excellence and café business growth. Previous barista experience and flexibility in scheduling are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• One year+ previous barista experience preferred.
• Flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Motivated and oriented towards teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Curate hot & cold beverages and maintain café aesthetics.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers.
• Assist with menu innovation and drink curation.

Skills

Coffee expertise

Customer engagement

Teamwork

Sanitation knowledge

Job description

We are seeking an experienced barista that has experience working in the hustle and bustle of the café environment possessing skills in creating curated hot & cold beverages. The ideal candidate would be able to build, maintain and execute a high level service environment that results in a deep network of loyal clients. The position will report to the Lead Barista and have the ability to work with other cross functional partners.

The ideal candidate will be an expert on all things coffee with the ability to manage large volumes of customers while maintaining a positive attitude. As a Barista, you will strive for best in class product and service with the motivation to assist in building café business while assisting in reaching monthly goals.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Be an expert in curating hot & cold beverages
• Embody a brand culture that engages and excites our staff and our clients; create a welcoming environment to deepen overall client relationships
• Assist in building detailed profiles of key customers for maximum relationship building
• Continuously developing technical coffee knowledge through training, customer engagement & industry trends
• Maintain café aesthetic and execute daily maintenance plan to ensure proper presentation
• Work closely with cross functional partners including vendor partners, logistics, retail manager, and creative in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• Assist in café setups for scheduled events based on logistics plans
• Assist with menu innovation, drink curation and ingredient sourcing
• Stay up to date with ROOTED Retail Store happenings & ROOTED Brand related activities such as new brands, releases, events and staffing

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Must have previous barista experience; one year+ preferred
• Teamwork oriented & self motivated
• Previous related experience in customer service, food preparation, sanitation and inventory control is preferred

ROOTED IS A DESIGN LED, CULTURALLY CONNECTED, COLLABORATIVE, COMMUNITY FORWARD LIFESTYLE BRAND.